Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects Dell WMI Data Retrieval

CVE-2025-38412

What is CVE-2025-38412?

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel related to the dell-wmi-sysman component. This issue arises when WMI data blocks are retrieved within sysfs callbacks without adequate validation checks. If the integrity of these data blocks is not verified, it may lead to unsafe dereferencing, potentially impacting system stability and security.

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